A presentation of iatrogenic hypospadias after traditional circumcision: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Traditional circumcisions may cause complications such as hemorrhage, infection, amputations of the penis, meatal stenosis, and urethro-cutaneous fistula. In addition to all these complications, iatrogenic hypospadias, as in our case, is a rare condition. In general, complications are mild and preventable, especially in children, but when the procedure is carried out by unskilled providers, in unsterile conditions, or with inadequate equipment and supplies, severe complications are more likely to occur. Several degrees of urethral erosion, including iatrogenic hypospadias, might result from further injury. Particularly in intensive care facilities, the ventral male urethra can undergo this kind of trauma.

Case presentation

A 4-year-old child was c

SUBMITTER: Mohamed SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793154 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature